There are question marks over the future of Queensland's iconic waves after the state government failed to deliver on its promise of legal protection for the Gold Coast and Noosa World Surfing Reserves.

Sam Konstas's mentor Shane Watson believes circumstances have thrown up a "perfect storm" for the teen prodigy to make his Test debut in the home series against India.

The Diamonds have set their sights on bringing more grit and mongrel to the court as they attempt to avoid gifting arch rivals New Zealand the Constellation Cup. 

Glasgow has stepped up to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games but with just over half the number of sports remaining and cost blowouts putting off other countries, do the Games have a future?

Mitchell Santner's stellar seven-wicket haul on Friday put New Zealand in pole position to seal a first test series victory in India and the spinner said varying his pace on a tricky pitch had proved crucial.